Madame Tussauds New York Review
Don't Miss Madame Tussaud's

I wasn’t sure what to expect from Madame Tussaud’s in New York. The only wax museum I remember visiting as a child depicted scary scenes that totally creeped me out, but since this museum primarily showcases “celebrity wax figures,” I thought it would be a safe bet for a family outing.

Madame Tussaud’s far exceeded my expectations! It boasts five full floors of famous figures…

…and a unique, hands-on approach that allows guests to rub shoulders and pose for pictures with the celebrities of their choice.

Our kids loved that!

The museum didn’t just stick to Hollywood celebrities, but also included great thinkers…

… and world class athletes.

One floor of the museum was dedicated to religious leaders...

… and political leaders…

…past and present.

Another floor depicted characters and scenes from the new “Ghostbusters” remake.

Our crew had a lot of fun with that one, but their favorite floor…

…was the one dedicated to their favorite superheros: Captain America, Spiderman…

Thor, Iron Man, and the Incredible Hulk, to name just a few.

They even showed a fun, 4-D superhero movie (included in your admission price).

There were also a few gift shops, snack shacks, photo booths, and candy stores interspersed between floors, in case it takes you longer than anticipated to get through all the exhibits and you get hungry.

In the final exhibit, guests get to see how the wax figures are created, start to finish.

Our visit to Madame Tussaud’s made for a full, fun-filled morning — one that is sure to appeal to other movie buffs, as well.